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Yeovil & District RBL #2555 Branch Noticeboard
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Web Page Last Updated: 03/10/25 @ 23.20 hrs
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See New page items - New Frame Work for NI Vets Legacy, Members Handbook Set 2025 issued, Branch AGM, 2025-26 AFOS Flyer, Annual RBL Fees Increase, Pittard Trophy 2025
Branch Diary 2025
Click Here for Branch Diary News & events
Click Here for 2025 Pittards Poppy Flyer Poster
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***On 7th January 2019 -The Yeovil Branch TRBL re-organised its branch outreach activities and the following parishes are now affiliated to the branch for membership and ex-services and family welfare Support:
Brympton, Chilthorne Domer, Chilton Cantelo and Ashington, East Chinnock, Ilchester, Limington, Marston Magna, Mudford, Queen Camel, Rimpton, Sparkford, Stoke Sub Hamdon, Tintinhull, Yeovil, Yeovil Without, Yeovilton.
The Yeovil & District RBL Branch share's it's boundaries with East & West Coker, Martock, High Ham, Somerton, Wincanton & Milborne Port RBL Branches as well as the Local Parishes of Brympton d'Evercy, Odcombe, Thorne Coffin, Hardington Mandeville, Barwick & Stoford. Additionally over the borders with North Dorset County - Sherborne (Trent, Odcombe Nether & Over Compton) & Dorchester.
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The Branch Community Coordinator BCC1 - Chris Wilkinson MBE, will unavailable for the next couple of weeks therefore, ALL WELFARE Enquires/Request or Reports should be directed the Branch Chair - Simon Woodrow
Text: 07519324940 or Email: swoodrow49483@gmail.com
for Urgent assistants Contact the RBL Helpline Call 0808 802 8080
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This Website will be undergoing a System Upgrade from 6th-13th October. Although it will remain Live - No Additional Content will be published.
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* Somerset County Weekly News Letter: Click on link for Copy of the Weekly Branches News Letter from the Somerset MEO:
Somerset County Weekly Bulletin 3Rd October 2025
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Armed Forces Minister Announces New Frame Work for dealing with the Legacy of the NI Troubles
Click link for letter from, Alistair Carns DSO OBE MC MP dealing with NI Veterans Legacy
20250919 Minaf Letter To Regimental Associations O
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The 2025 Branch AGM will be held on 28th October @ 19.00 for 19.30 in the YESS Club Yeovil.
Click on Link for Further Information:
Y&D Branch - AGM, 19.00hrs, 28th October 2025
2025 Annual General Meeting for the Yeovil & District Branch BR2555, of TRBL will be held in the Committee Room of the "Yeovil Ex Services Social Club" (YESS), Legion Road, Yeovil BA21 3AZ. 01935 42884 on Tuesday 28th October 2025 at 19.00 for a 19.30-45 start. Please arrive from 19.00 onwards to enable a prompt start.
Convening Notice & Election of Officers Proforma Returns:
All branch members opting to receive rbl email will be sent a "Convening Notice and Attendance - "Election of Officer Proforma -nomination sheet" with copy being displayed on the RBL Yeovil Notice Board within the Y.E.S.S. Club, Legion Road, Yeovil BA21 3AZ. Please return your Attendance - Election of Officer Proforma ASAP to the Branch Secretary or Chair.
RBL AGM Convening Notice 2025 to be issued
RBL AGM Nomination Form 2025 to be issued
AGM Minutes Oct 2024 (1)
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RBL Website - Support, Guidance and Advise Section
Click on the Link below to the RBL Support, Guidance & Advice Web page's.
Expert Advice | Get Support | Royal British Legion
While Dementia, has many symptoms, including poor memory, forgetfulness, getting lost in familiar places, mood swings, confusion and repeating oneself regularly. Over time, it can affect a person's language and behaviour. If you have concerns or need advice please Click on the Link Below for How the RBL is Supporting Dementia and the Admiral Nurses,
Admiral Nurses Admiral Nurses | Dementia Homes | Royal British Legion are specialist dementia nurses who work with the families and carers of people with dementia in the Armed Forces community. The scheme is facilitated by the Royal British Legion in partnership with Dementia UK.
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Somerset Festival of Remembrance 2025 Wells Cathedral, Somerset
Saturday 1 November 2025, 7:00–9:30 PM
The tickets for the Somerset Festival of Remembrance are now on sale. Somerset Festival of Remembrance 2025 Saturday 1 November 2025,
Join us for a powerful and moving evening of commemoration as Wells Cathedral hosts the Somerset Festival of Remembrance 2025, a one-off event marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.
Tickets are now available via the following Eventbrite link:
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Annual RBL Membership Fee:
New or Renewal membership Fees: in line with the motion passed by delegates at Annual Conference 2024, the membership fee will be increasing by £2 from £20 to £22 on Thursday 4th September 2025. Please find attached FAQs to support this increase.
Faqs Fee Increase 2025
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Mason's PSA Testing PSA testing dates are as follows.
From Bridgewater Branch Vice Chair
Saturday 4th October, 10.00 -13.00 @ Masonic Hall Co Ltd, 23 Henford, Yeovil BA20 1TQ
Saturday 8th November, 10.00 - 13.00 @ Masonic Hall, Nailsea Park, Nailsea, Bristol BS48 1BA
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RBL Beneficiary Support or Advice Service
Are you or someone you know? in need of support from the RBL? see Page RBL Benefits, & Money Advice Service link to 14072025 BDMA Presentation
Who can qualify as a beneficiary (RBL Support)
- Currently serving and ex-service personnel who have received one day of pay.
- Spouses/Partners (including widows/widowers).Any person who is dependent for care from a beneficiary, or the spouse of a beneficiary. This includes adults or children.
- Any person whom a beneficiary is dependent on for care.
- Any person who is financially dependent on a beneficiary.
Contact our Branch Community Coordinator (BCC1) - Yeovil.BCC1@rbl.community or the RBL Helpline Call 0808 802 8080 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week
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****War Veterans - Skin Cancer and War Pensions.****
WPA - VA - MoD Uk
Did you know that if you have had a skin cancer or certain precancers that you may be eligible for a War Pension?
Contact: Director of Medical Services, Veterans Agency -
Room 6403, Norcross, Blackpool, Lancs, FY5 3WP - Tel: 01253 332 407 -
www.veterans-uk.info/
WPA - VA - MoD Uk
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Click Here for 2026 the National Conference Information Circular
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Branch Community Coordinator (BCC1) is Chris Wilkinson, MBE.
Chris looks after aspects of Branch Welfare Please contact him if you need advise/assistants
Email: Yeovil.BCC1@rbl.community or chris.wilkinsonmbe@gmail.com or text is 07885081916.
Additionally the BCC role is designed for up to 4 BCC to support and document key Branch activities, including community engagement, Standard Bearing, events, and the promotion of BCS.
BCS Supporter (BCS Supporter)Role - New Branch Community Supporter Course.
The course gives volunteers the ability to act as Home & Hospital Visitors and/or Telephone Buddies to our veterans and beneficiaries.
If you would like to become a Branch Community Supporter and would like more information on how you can become one, please contact me for more information
For more information please Click the Link below to RBL Main Web Site
Branch Community Activities
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*The Next Yeovil Armed Forces Outreach Services Event will at "Yeovil Samaritans Centre" - Morley House next to Tesco Underground Waterloo Lane Car Park on *
Thurs 6th November, 2025 from 13.30-15.30
Note: January and February dates on the flyer should read 2026 respectively
September 2025 until February 2026 the Yeovil AFOS will be held at Morley House, West Henford, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1XE
Yeovil AFOS 2025 -2026 Dates - AFOS Yeovil A5 Flyer May 2025
Supporting Veterans, Serving Members, Families, Dependants and Reservist in the Somerset area.
Somerset NHS Armed Forces Link Workers Jon & Lou along with representatives of other support agencies, will be holding monthly AM or PM Support & Coffee sessions .
SOMERSET AFOS QUARTERLY UPDATE INFORMATION SHEET
Q3 Aug 25 Partnership Update Circ
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*National, Central & County News Letters & Information*
The following RBL and Somerset County Newsletters & Membership Information Documents are either sent to members or can be found on the RBL Website - If you are unable to access copies? please contact the Branch Secretary Yeovil.Secretary@rbl.community
* Somerset County Weekly News Letter: Weekly Branches News Letter from Somerset MEO:Somerset County Weekly Bulletin 3Rd October 2025
**RBL National Monthly E-News Letter: - Monthly members news letter:
***RBL Central News: Full copy can be obtained from Branch Secretary
* Shareable copy of RBL Central News - Sharing of Information, Engagement and news for Counties /Districts & Branches:
Central News September 2025
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New Revised Copy of RBL Handbooks on Maps
New Membership Handbook September 2025 - Membership Handbook (Sept 2025)
Change Sheet:
Revised RBL Ceremonial Handbook 2024. RBL Ceremonial Handbook 2024 V2.0
RBL Royal Charter 2003 Ver15 - Royal Charter 2003 Version 15 Dated 30.09.23 (2)
Yeovil and District Branch Bye-Laws 2018. Yessclub Branch Bye Laws 2017
*Minutes of Y&D Branch Committee Meetings
* The 2024 AGM of the Yeovil & District RBL Branch was held at the YESS Club, Legion Road, Yeovil on Tuesday 29th October 2024 @ 19:00hrs.
# For Copies of Minutes of Branch AGM & Committee Meeting Minutes-Please contact the Branch Secretary @ yeovil.Secretary@rbl.community
The Royal British Legion
The Royal British Legion is the UK's leading Armed Forces charity and one of its largest membership organisations. Members get together through the network of branches and clubs all over the country and overseas to participate in social, fundraising and welfare activities.
Under TRBL Group System the Yeovil Branch is Affiliated and Administrated by TRBL Somerset County Welcome to The Royal British Legion in Somerset - Somerset -
Yeovil Branch Meetings for 2025: Committee meetings are held at 19:00 hrs every other month (Jan, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct & Dec with our AGM in October) as notified on this web and Facebook page.
Please note; any items for Meeting Agenda should be Submitted to the Branch Secretary by the Friday before each meeting or raised via a Branch Officer/Committee Member.
Membership is open to everyone. If you have an interest in the objectives of the Legion and want to help and support for those who have served and their families, come and join us. We welcome men and women of all ages, whether they have served in the Armed Forces or not.
Legion membership ensures that
- Remembrance is kept alive and that the sacrifices our brave Service men and women have made are never forgotten.
- The ex-Service community have a voice and that their concerns are brought to the public eye.
Becoming a member also provides the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of activities and events held locally, regionally and nationally throughout the year.
Use the link below to join online now.
(Note: the link will take you to the National Membership page and our Branch Details are Yeovil RBL - Branch Number BR2555, Somerset County)
If you have any problems with our online joining, please phone 0808 802 8080 and one of our staff will be happy to process your membership application over the phone.
If you wish to contact us or to report any inaccuracies or omissions on this site, please email Roger Law at popeyelawrc@aol.com
About The Royal British Legion
We provide financial, social and emotional care and support to all members of the British Armed Forces - past and present and their families. The Legion is also the national Custodian of Remembrance and safeguards the Military Covenant between the nation and its Armed Forces and is best known for the annual Poppy Appeal and its emblem the red poppy.
Founded in 1921, the Legion is not just about those who fought in the World Wars of the last century, but also about those involved in the many conflicts since 1945 and those still fighting for the freedom we enjoy today.
Visit www.britishlegion.org.uk for details of our national initiatives.
WELFARE SOMERSET
Welcome to The Royal British Legion in Somerset - Somerset -
The Royal British Legion was formed in 1921 as a caring organisation for those in need from the Service and ex-Service community. If you are aged 16 and over and have received 1 days pay in any arm of the Services, or are a spouse or dependant of that person, you are eligible for Legion assistance. Also included are Reserve or Auxiliary Forces, Home Guard and certain Voluntary Aid Societies workers
Some Areas of Help include:
Immediate Needs, Carephone Personnel Alarm System Scheme, Mobility Aids, Dedicated Benefits Money Advice Services, Electrical Powered Vehicles (EPV), Residential Nursing Homes, Family holidays, Children Holidays, Property Repair Loan Scheme, Hospital & House Bound Visiting Scheme, Remembrance Travel.
For all Welfare enquiries please call the Legion Contact Call Centre on
0808 802 8080
